Why Free Bets Add Value Free bets or bonuses are constantly offered by online sports betting sites to all bettors as either an incentive or a reward for something that the bettor has done on the site. The most common form of free bets and bonuses are sign up bonuses that are offered to a bettor the first time that they sign up to the online betting sites. The most popular and most enjoyed online betting sites will offer these bonuses and incentives to their gamblers on an ongoing basis and almost always will provide them with these bonuses over and over again. What free bets and bonuses mean for you as a bettor Free bets and bonuses are amazing tools for any bettor to use when making bets online. These bets offer bettors a risk free approach to making some of their bets and will provide massive value in the long run. If a bettor is looking to place a larger bet on something that they are unsure about, they are able to use these free bets and bonuses to place the bet with co...

What Are Teasers And Parlays? We often hear about bettors in New Zealand being able to bet on a spread, a total or a money line. These are the standard bets that can be placed at any of the best online sports betting sites and they are most certainly the most popular. However, there are other betting options available to any bettor that is looking to make better sports bets online. In this article we will discuss the different types of betting options that are available to all bettors in New Zealand, these will include teasers and parlays and what these betting options are exactly. What is a parlay? A parlay bet is when a bettor will make a bet on multiple teams. These bets are the same as any other and the bettor will be able to bet against a spread, the money line or a total. The difference here is that the bettor must choose more than one team when making a parlay bet. In order for the bet to payout, all teams wagered on must win. This is not limited to a certain number...

What Are the Advantages of Taking Advice from Tipsters? There’s no doubt about it- the betting world is a thrilling and potentially lucrative one. Little wonder that sports betting has grown in popularity worldwide, becoming a favourite pastime and leisure activity for many a sports fan. Although research and a touch of strategy can definitely improve the quality of your sports bet, like any wager, the outcome is lays predominantly in the hands of fate. Success Rates in Betting Bettors who have managed to become truly successful all share a proven track record. Professional bettors develop their own bespoke betting strategy which they have formulated through trial and error. It’s estimated that the average bettor wins about 48% of their wagers. In order to be profitable, bettors need to win around 54% of their bets. Keep this in mind when you hear of handicappers claiming to hit 80-90% win ratios, the math just doesn’t add up. It’s important to keep perspective w...

Understanding the Various NBL Betting Options Did you know that basketball is one of the top ten most popular sports in the world? It boasts a loyal and passionate following of over 400 million people across the globe, with a traditionally strong fan base in Canada and the United States. Today, it’s not just the big leagues such as the NBA that have the attention of basketball fans. With the spreading popularity of basketball in countries such as New Zealand, Australia and China, lesser known local leagues such as the NBL are quickly getting more exposure in the international arena. Betting on Basketball Since time immemorial, sports fans have loved the exhilarating thrill that placing a bet on their favourite sports team adds to watching the game. Basketball is an exciting game to watch and the sport itself demands a high level of skill and agility from its players, this makes it a great sport to bet on. Basketball betting is similar to betting on other sports, it requir...

Tips on Political Bets in New Zealand There are a large number of punters in New Zealand that have got involved and seriously taken to the world of political bets, which is no surprise considering what an easy task it may be. Punters will generally just stick to betting on the government of the country they live in, however, that is not to say that there aren't people from all over the world that place bets on the political outcomes of other countries in order to capitalise on some profitable betting markets as well. Plenty of Options The most popular markets will typically centre around who the next Prime Minister will be, or in the United States' case the President. When it comes to placing political bets, there are, however, more options than simply wagering on the next person in power. Punters are able to place wagers on any exciting political election, whether inside or outside of the borders of New Zealand. This is mainly due to the fact that any attention-grabb...

Understanding Online Sports Betting in New Zealand Online Sports Betting is regarded by many as the natural evolution of traditional sports betting. Gone are the days when people would have to travel to their local bookmaker to place a wager, in today’s modern world of communications technology it as easy as picking up a smart device and logging into the application or website of their choice. This advancement in Online Sports Betting has been made possible by the advent of the Internet and the popularity of web-based entertainment platforms. Access to the Internet is widely available to many millions of people across the world. From bustling city streets to quiet country towns in New Zealand, there are virtually innumerable methods of connectivity options and platforms available for Kiwi’s to connect with one another, and with their preferred online sports betting site. Available Markets While most New Zealanders are familiar with traditional sporting events that c...

Best NRL Betting Tips If you’ve never placed a bet on NRL, or the National Rugby League, before now then you’ve come to the right place. We bring you only the best sports betting tips and advice, specifically for our punters in New Zealand that want to bet on NRL matches. Rugby is a massive part of the culture in New Zealand, and as such many punters are turning to sports betting to increase the excitement of an everyday match. Betting on this sport has evolved over time and we bring you the top NRL betting tips to take advantage of. Know Your Market We’ve all heard the phrase ‘an educated guess’ in everyday conversation, which can be defined as “a guess based on knowledge and experience and therefore very likely to be correct”. This has to be one of the first NRL betting tips offered, as knowing your market can go a long way to successful predictions when placing wagers on NRL. When enjoying matches, take note of team behaviour as well as individual player occurre...

NRL Betting NRL betting is a common past time for both serious and casual punters in both New Zealand and Australia. The NRL, or National Rugby League, is made up of teams from both islands of New Zealand as well as the mainland of Australia and plays games throughout the season, culminating in a final. NRL betting is conducted by a number of sites online, as well as at the local New Zealand TAB. Many of the different sites offer different odds well as different types of wagers, so shopping around is beneficial for not only new punters but also punters wishing to possibly upgrade their NRL betting experience. When placing a bet on the National Rugby League, you will need a number of documents to allow you to create a membership with one of the online sites. Having a good working knowledge not only of the game of rugby but also of how the NRL works is also very beneficial for any form of NRL betting. Online NRL betting In the olden days, one would have to go down to the actual st...

Cricket Explained Cricket is a ball and bat sport that is played between two teams. The sport originated in England and was brought over to Australia when the continent was colonised by the British Empire. Cricket is a worldwide sport, although it I mostly played by the commonwealth countries that used to be a part of the British Empire. There are a number of different varieties of the game in modern times, as its popularity has caused the sport to evolve. Test Match Cricket The original format of cricket was called test match cricket, which was played over five days with each team batting twice. This format is still played today, but as it is quite long winded it is only really followed by die hard cricket supporters. Betting on test Cricket can be done on a number of sites, but is quite a difficult thing to get right especially as there is often no result in a test match game. If both teams are still playing after five days then the game is decided as a draw to prevent it fro...

Caulfield Cup Betting It's a 2400-meter stretch in which top thoroughbred fillies aged three and over stampede down the track at Caulfield Racecourse for that whopping three million dollar purse. The Caulfield cup is a prestigious Group 1 thoroughbred race complete with handicap conditions. Held annually in Melbourne, Australia, midway through October, the Caulfield cup sets Caulfield Racecourse ablaze with electrifying fashion and blazing racing action. Boasting world-class runners the Caulfield cup is one of the most popular horse races in Australia, following behind the Melbourne cup. The Caulfield cup and the Melbourne cup are intrinsically linked, both events form part of the major double of the season, with the Caulfield cup a key lead up race to the Melbourne cup. Diverse Racing Action With the Caulfield cup race the main attraction of the carnival, many other races offer punters the chance for potential lucrative winnings. The Caulfield cup carnival boasts races incl...